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Hanes Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 742 students

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Posted July 5, 2012

This school is horrible!My daughter transferred here from another state and was younger than her classmates so we expected some difficulties while she caught up but they just don't care there.She went from being an A/B student to failing 4th grade and being retained.She does have ADHD and can be hard to make concentrate but the teacher didn't even bother. If she choose to not do her work she was told that s ok and just got a 0. She had 3 teachers this year because hers was out on maternity leave for 4 months and that had a big negative impact on her education but the school insists that the only thing they can do is hold her back and hope for a better out come next year.I asked for a review for special services when she started in August and they finally got around to it in March and said she was "academically doing fine" so she didn't qualify for any help.Really?Over the summer she s going to miraculously not have ADHD and be able to concentrate?If failing is considered academically fine by their standards then she will not be attending next year. I have pulled her out and decided to homeschool.I encourage all parents to do whatever they can to keep their kids out of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2012

This school is has not benefited my Kindergarten son. The teacher was bias, negative, unsupportive and offensive. She had very poor teaching skills and no motivation for my child to do his best. Any work my son excelled in was not revealed to me, but things he did not do well on was sent home in a folder. This school's staff really needs training in diversity. I was not given pertinent information, such as Spelling Bees or Awards Ceremonies. These are things I had to find out for myself, if at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2012

This is my daughter's third year hear and she has been blessed to have really great teachers. Unfortunately, there has been an obvious change for the worse since the new principal came on board. Not only does there seem to be a new financial focus but the way she speaks at open houses really inflicts guilt and failure even in parents like me who contribute and participate in my child's learning and class in every possible way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2011

This school has really gone downhill since the new principal came into the picture in 2009. You can see that in 2010 every TAKS score went down and the school went from recognized to academically acceptable. The Principal is degrading to her teachers in meetings and she's inappropriate with the children. I will pull my child out of this school as soon as I'm able to move. I couldn't be more disappointed in this administration. I wish more parents would voice their concern.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2008

My child has been at Hanes since 1st grade and is now in 4th. The teachers at Hanes are dedicated and sincerely care about the students including the principal, Mrs. Blevins. My child really looks up to her. I was originally worired about the no child left behind act, but Hanes has come up with ways to challenge the students who are a bit more advanced. Also, I must mention that the staff and PTA did a great job with the carnival this year! I really appreciate their hardwork. Christine
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2007

Two of our children have attended Hanes and one currently attends. We have been very pleased with academics, discipline, teachers and the administration. Every teacher we have had at this school has gone beyond the call of duty to not only teach our kids but especially to show them how much they care. One of the teachers my child had was recently named teacher of the year by a state organization. Another teacher took the time, along with the school nurse, to help our child deal with medical issues. We are very happy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2005

Hanes has dedicated teachers and a very active PTA. They have a new principal and asst. principal starting in August but that should only bring good things to the school. The school population is very diverse. Students place well in art, music and other city and area-wide competitions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2005

My daughter loved going to Hanes. I would have any future children go there also. She excelled at Hanes and she excelled in middle school. They prepared her well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2004

I have had two children at Hanes Elementary. I have found the staff to be caring and easy to work with, and the principals are dedicated, highly competent, and great with the kids. Hanes has innovative ideas and involves parents. They even have an English language class that parents can attend. The administrators are interested in what the parents think and take their comments seriously. One of my children was in special programs due to his ADD, and the staff at Hanes was diligent in working with him to give him the best education possible. He is now in junior high and is doing work on his grade level with modifications. I have been very impressed with the people at Hanes and know that I can trust them with my child's education.
—Submitted by Tricia Young, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students82%
Female76%
Male88%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education60%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female83%
Male90%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education56%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black or African American86%
Asian75%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education50%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female90%
Male72%
Black or African American86%
Asian88%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education67%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female100%
Male81%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education80%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education100%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education60%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students83%
Female81%
Male86%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education80%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 45% 48%
Black 29% 14%
White 18% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 35%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 63%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2730 Cheyenne St
Irving, TX 75062
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Phone: (972) 600-3600

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